The Family of Bernard Docherty & Sarah Holmes, 1887

Bernard Docherty was born

Sarah Holmes was born


1887 On Friday, July 15, Bernard Docherty and Sarah Holmes were married at St. Margaret's Church, Johnstone after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. The marriage was registered No.51 at Johnstone on July 18.

Bernard was a Bachelor, gave his age as 21, occupation Ironstone Miner and usual residence 28 Whitelaw Street, Maryhill. His parents are recorded as John Docherty, Ironstone Miner and Jane Docherty m.s. Morgan.

Sarah was a Spinster, gave her age as 22, occupation Rice Mill Hand and usual residence 4 Houston Square, Johnstone. Her parents are recorded as Hugh Holmes, Oil Work Labourer and Rose Docherty m.s. Darroch.

The celebrant was Peter Miller, R.C. Clergyman and the witnesses were John Docherty and Mary McNulty.

Sarah made her mark, Bernard, John and Mary signed.

Bernard and Sarah had the following children (that I know of) —

Jane (Jean)born in 1903 at 4 Reid Street, Maryhill, married Daniel Rogan in 1831 and died in 1986.


1903 Jane Docherty was born at 3h30m p.m. on Monday, November 30 at 4 Reid St., Maryhill, Glasgow to Sarah Docherty m.s. Holmes and Bernard Docherty, Iron Stone Miner who married on July 15, 1887 in Johnstone. Her birth was registered No.1803 at Maryhill on December 7 by Bernard Docherty, Father, Present.


1931 On Wednesday, August 26, Jane married Daniel Rogan at St. Mary's, Maryhill. [See Section RG-7-2 for further information.]

 


Compiled by John Reynolds — JRGene@btinternet.com
Last significant update — May 2018 (created)